Description
This Ultimate Brownie Refrigerator Cake is a cool, creamy, chocolate-packed dessert that turns a simple brownie base into an easy make-ahead treat everyone will want a second slice of. With a fudgy brownie layer, smooth chocolate cream filling, fluffy whipped topping, and chocolate shavings, it is perfect for dessert ideas, party food ideas, easy recipe planning, quick make-ahead dessert, and sweet family gatherings.
Ingredients
1 box brownie mix
2 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 boxes instant chocolate pudding mix, 3.9 ounces each
3 cups cold milk
16 ounces whipped topping, thawed and divided
1/2 cup chocolate shavings
Instructions
1. Prepare the brownie mix with eggs, vegetable oil, and water according to the package directions.
2. Spread the brownie batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and bake until set.
3. Let the brownie layer cool completely before adding the cream layers.
4. Beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
5. Fold in 1 cup of whipped topping until the cream cheese mixture is light and spreadable.
6. Spread the cream cheese layer evenly over the cooled brownie base.
7. Whisk instant chocolate pudding mix with cold milk until thick and smooth.
8. Fold 1 cup of whipped topping into the pudding to make a creamy chocolate filling.
9. Spread the chocolate filling over the cream cheese layer.
10. Spread the remaining whipped topping over the chocolate layer.
11. Sprinkle chocolate shavings over the top.
12. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the cleanest slices.
13. Slice into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
Use a fudgy brownie mix or homemade fudgy brownies for the best chilled texture.
Let the brownie base cool completely before adding the cream layer so the filling does not melt.
Chill overnight when possible for cleaner slices and a firmer refrigerator cake.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake and Chill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 52mg
Keywords: Ultimate Brownie Refrigerator Cake, brownie refrigerator cake, chilled brownie dessert, easy chocolate dessert, make-ahead dessert, party dessert ideas